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Property Damage Appraisers Launches PDA Virtual Photo Appraisal Solution

July 17, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Property Damage Appraisers Inc. (PDA), the national independent damage estimating firm, announced the launch of PDA Virtual, its customer-driven, no-touch, virtual estimating tool. As COVID-19 has resulted in a 60% increase in virtual estimates industry-wide, the launch of PDA virtual will enable the company to continue to provide clients with the fastest cycle times in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Photo Appraisal, Property Damage Appraisers

Dick Schoonover, Longtime Minnesota Shop Owner and ASA Board Member Passes Away

July 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dick Schoonover, of Woodbury, Minn. passed away on July 9, at age 84. Schoonover, who was active in the collision repair industry since the 1950s. After high school, Dick went to work for his Dad, Chuck, at the family business-Schoonover Auto Rebuild, taking it over in the mid 1960’s after Chuck’s early passing. He was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Obituary, People

Tradiebot Launches in USA

July 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tradiebot Industries, the Australia-based immersive technology company, announced the establishment of its American trading arm Tradiebot Inc. The U.S. group was founded with the support of its American-based legal partners Polsinelli and newly formed executive team consisting of Beth Rutter and Michael LoPrete. The move will allow for a number of collaborations with industry, training […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Tradiebot Industries

ASE Summer Registration and Test Centers Open

July 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

ASE test centers are open and registration for the summer testing window for more than 54 certification tests is available through September 30. To help ensure the protection of its employees and test takers, and to remain in compliance with governmental mandates and recommendations from the CDC and WHO, Prometric test centers have enacted safety […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

Jeff Peevy Named VP Technical Products, Programs and Services at I-CAR

July 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the addition of Jeff Peevy, AMAM, to its executive leadership team as Vice President – Technical Products, Programs & Services. In this new role, which becomes effective at the end of July, Peevy will spearhead the strategic development and growth of all I-CAR curriculum and technical […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Management Institute, I-CAR, People

Tony Core Named Director of Sales & Marketing at IAA UK

July 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced Tony Core has joined IAA as UK Director of Sales & Marketing, reporting to Steve Hankins, UK Managing Director for IAA. Core has more than fifteen years’ industry experience and joins IAA from Chief Rentals, the leading provider of niche and specialist vehicle hire to the UK insurance industry. During […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, People, United Kingdom

CCC Reports Repairable Appraisals Down 25% in June Compared to Last Year in U.S.

July 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

June 2020 Repairable Appraisals

While down, the June result shows significant improvement over May. Early July results show reversal in areas with surge in coronavirus cases. According to CCC Auto Claims Snapshot for June, the number of repairable appraisals continued to improve in June as the economy reopened. According to the report, repairable appraisal counts were down 25.7% in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, Claim Frequency, Coronavirus

Chris Abraham Named CEO at Chilton Auto Body

July 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chilton Auto Body, with 12 collision repair locations in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, announced the hiring of two industry leaders and other organizational changes to support the expansion of the business. Chris Abraham has been named CEO, Charlie Rich has been named Vice President, Business Development and James Burbank has been promoted […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chilton Auto Body, People

Brad Willen Named Executive VP at Original One Parts

July 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Original One Parts announced that industry veteran Brad Willen has joined their senior management team, serving as Executive VP. Willen will be responsible for global supply chain, as well playing a leadership role during the company’s anticipated growth. “Brad has a proven track record of managing growth through quality and innovation,” said Wade Hilburn, CEO […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Original One Parts, People

Mike Jackson to Resume Role as CEO of AutoNation

July 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Board approves new contract for Jackson to continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer April 2022. AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) announced that the company and its Board of Directors have entered into a contract with Mike Jackson as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, through April 12, 2022. It is the intent of the company to name […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AutoNation, People

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